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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,614.87, 580,481.64 and 239,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,614.87, 580,481.64 and 239,334.44 is: 330,300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,614.87 : 580,481.64 = 239,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,614.87/580,481.64 = 239,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,614.87x = 580,481.64 × 239,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,614.87x = 138,929,248,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,929,248,239.68/420,614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,300.37

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